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Sony PCV-R526DS - Vaio Digital Studio Desktop Computer, User Manual

The Sony PCV-R526DS - Vaio Digital Studio Desktop Computer offers unparalleled performance and immersive multimedia experiences. Unlock the full potential of this powerful device with the comprehensive Service Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. This manual provides step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidelines to ensure optimal usage and maintenance.

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© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights
reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, DVgate, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony.
All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 

This document describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many
problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. 

My computer or software program "locks up" 

Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing ALT+F4. 

If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps, you can restart the computer by pressing
CTRL+ALT+DELETE or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds. 

! Pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open. 

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See the phone numbers on the
next page. 

Adobe Systems Incorporated

206-628-5737, M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT

America Online

800-827-3338, 7 days a week, 6 AM - 2 PM ET

AT&T

800-400-1447, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

CompuServe Interactive, Incorporated

800-848-8990, M-F, 8 AM - 1 AM ET,

S-S 10 AM - 10 PM ET

Network Associates, Inc.

408-988-3832, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM CT

EarthLink Network, Inc.

800-395-8410, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Encompass, Inc.

800-927-3000, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Prodigy Communications Corporation

800-PRODIGY, 7 AM - 3 AM ET

Intuit Inc.

900-555-4688, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

MediaLive, Inc.

408-556-2060, 9 AM-10 PM PT everyday

Symantec Corporation

800-798-0850

LucasArts Entertainment Company

415-507-4545 M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PT

My CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open 

Make sure the computer is turned on. 

If the Eject button does not work, you can open the tray by inserting a straightened heavy-weight paper clip
into the emergency eject hole. 

When I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert
the application CD into your CD-ROM drive" appears and the software
does not start 

Some titles require specific files that are located on the application's CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting
the program again. 

Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. 

My modem connection is slow 

The computer's modem uses K56flex

TM

 technology/V.90. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including

telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). If you think
your modem is not connecting properly to other computer-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service
Provider, check the following: 

Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise. 

If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that
it is compatible with fax modems. 

If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider, check that the ISP is not
experiencing technical problems. 

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Page 1: ...duction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio DVgate and i LINK are trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...age Down PD buttons When the desired setting displays press the Escape key to return to the CMOS Setup Utility screen Select the F10 key to Save and Exit Select Yes Y to save the CMOS settings and exit Press the Enter key The system automatically starts with the new settings Q Why isn t the CD ROM drive reading a CD A After inserting a CD you must wait a few seconds for the CD to be detected befor...

Page 3: ...ystem volume There is volume control in the Windows task tray Click the icon and slide the level bar up to increase the volume In addition to adjusting the volume check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 5: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 6: ... system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it t...

Page 7: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 8: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 9: ... system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it t...

Page 10: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 11: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 12: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 13: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 14: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 15: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 16: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 17: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 18: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 19: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 20: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 21: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 22: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 23: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 24: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 25: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 26: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 27: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 28: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 29: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 30: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 31: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 32: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 33: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 34: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 35: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 36: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 37: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 38: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 39: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 40: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 41: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 42: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 43: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 44: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 45: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 46: ...VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 VMC IL6635 Connecting Computers by i LINK When connecting more than two computers by i LINK none of the connected computers should enter Suspend Hibernation Standby mode during a file transfer as this could result in a loss of data If one of the connected computers does enter a power saving mode resume power then disconnect and reconnect the i LINK cable...

Page 47: ...rom the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click the Internet icon 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Click the Connect to the Internet using local area network radio button 5 Click OK Using DVgate Motion When capturing clips Do not use DVgate Motion when the connected digital video peripheral is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the peripheral Captu...

Page 48: ...system shutdown but does not give you the options available when you use the Windows Shutdown menu Shutting down from the Windows Shutdown menu allows you to choose options such as Standby Restart and Restart in MS DOS mode Shutting down your computer improperly may result in loss of data If your system locks up or crashes hold down the power button on the system for several seconds to force it to...

Page 49: ... S 10 AM 10 PM ET Network Associates Inc 408 988 3832 M F 9 AM 5 PM CT EarthLink Network Inc 800 395 8410 7 days a week 24 hours a day Encompass Inc 800 927 3000 7 days a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts En...

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Page 51: ...TABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc re...

Page 52: ... Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The laser beam used in the CD DVD CD R drive unit is harmful to the eyes Do not att...

Page 53: ... Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The laser beam used in the CD DVD CD R drive unit is harmful to the eyes Do not att...

Page 54: ...terference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly appro...

Page 55: ...nce that temporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment I...

Page 56: ...tted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation You are cautioned that any changes or modi...

Page 57: ...able Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand and use your whole arm to move it Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may ma...

Page 58: ...rd disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications 5 Knowledge Database Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony K...

Page 59: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 60: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 61: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 62: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 62 ...

Page 63: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 64: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 65: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 66: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 66 ...

Page 67: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 68: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 69: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 70: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 72: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 73: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 74: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 74 ...

Page 75: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 76: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 77: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 78: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 78 ...

Page 79: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 80: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 81: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 82: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 82 ...

Page 83: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 84: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 85: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 86: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 86 ...

Page 87: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 88: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 89: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 90: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 90 ...

Page 91: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 92: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 93: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 94: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 96: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 97: ...sidual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not pla...

Page 98: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 100: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 101: ...idual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not plac...

Page 102: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 104: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 105: ...idual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not plac...

Page 106: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...during a brief period of power loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must shut down the computer as described in the User Guide and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the co...

Page 108: ...he integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your hom...

Page 109: ...idual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Handling a CRT Display Do not plac...

Page 110: ...If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...u wish to receive the most expedient service available you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope we provide The credit card will only be charged for SONY s list price for the part if the part has not been returned within thirty days See the Specifications provided wi...

Page 112: ...ATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Technical Support Although technica...

Page 113: ...hole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...tel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV R522DS PCV R526DS PCV R528DS Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6970 This device comp...

Page 115: ...bottom of your Sony VAIO Digital Studio computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV R522DS PCV R526DS PCV R528DS Serial Number ________________________ Page 115 ...

Page 116: ...tel Corporation Microsoft Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV R522DS PCV R526DS PCV R528DS Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6970 This device comp...

Page 117: ...urchase of the Sony VAIO Digital StudioTM Computer It is a high performance multimedia computer that combines state of the art computer functionality with the latest audio video and information technology convergence features Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...ich multimedia computing experience Your 6X DVD ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs o CD RW drive This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data with the ability to store up to 650 MB2 of removable rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD Save your movies to CD R or CD RW media and share videos and images with family and friends VAIO SmartTM Keyboard This USB keyboard has...

Page 119: ...e contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containin...

Page 120: ...e contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containin...

Page 121: ...e contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containin...

Page 122: ...e contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containin...

Page 123: ...e contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containin...

Page 124: ...e contains safety and regulatory information ergonomic considerations information on help resources and your computer s limited warranty statement The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer poster Packet containin...

Page 125: ... The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help you locate the connectors on your computer For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK connectors on both the front and back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the back of your system is a 6 pin connector Page 125 ...

Page 126: ...t also includes USB and i LINKTM ports to connect USB devices digital equipment or other components For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK connectors on both the front and back panels allowing you to connect to either set of connectors The i LINK connector on the front of your system is a 4 pin connector Page 126 ...

Page 127: ...rocess 1 Entering information o Enter your name o Read and accept the License Agreement o Enter your Product ID number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings if necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Register...

Page 128: ...itional nine months beyond the initial 90 day warranty period On site service Provides convenient resolution of problems If you have not already registered follow these steps to use the computer online registration service 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the tab key to move from box to box 3 C...

Page 129: ...on of the programmable buttons as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu 2 Point to Programs and click VAIO SmartTM Keyboard Alternatively you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray 3 Click the on screen button that represents the button on the keyboard S1 to S6 that you want to program 4 Complete the Customization dialog box to spec...

Page 130: ...screen and then selecting MouseWare Help Page 130 ...

Page 131: ...on of the programmable buttons as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu 2 Point to Programs and click VAIO SmartTM Keyboard Alternatively you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray 3 Click the on screen button that represents the button on the keyboard S1 to S6 that you want to program 4 Complete the Customization dialog box to spec...

Page 132: ...screen and then selecting MouseWare Help Page 132 ...

Page 133: ...on of the programmable buttons as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu 2 Point to Programs and click VAIO SmartTM Keyboard Alternatively you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray 3 Click the on screen button that represents the button on the keyboard S1 to S6 that you want to program 4 Complete the Customization dialog box to spec...

Page 134: ...screen and then selecting MouseWare Help Page 134 ...

Page 135: ...on of the programmable buttons as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu 2 Point to Programs and click VAIO SmartTM Keyboard Alternatively you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray 3 Click the on screen button that represents the button on the keyboard S1 to S6 that you want to program 4 Complete the Customization dialog box to spec...

Page 136: ...screen and then selecting MouseWare Help Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...activity on it for a specified time You can set this length of time on the Windows Control Panel To set the timer on the Windows Control Panel click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Select Settings and then click Control Panel When the panel displays double click the Power icon and then select the Disk Drives tab On the Disk Drives tab select the When Powered by AC Power check box A check m...

Page 138: ...activity on it for a specified time You can set this length of time on the Windows Control Panel To set the timer on the Windows Control Panel click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Select Settings and then click Control Panel When the panel displays double click the Power icon and then select the Disk Drives tab On the Disk Drives tab select the When Powered by AC Power check box A check m...

Page 139: ...a short period of time you may want to use standby mode instead See Using the Standby Function 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu 2 Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select the Shut down option 4 Click OK to complete the shutdown process Respond to any prompts about saving documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically t...

Page 140: ...rames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten...

Page 141: ...rames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten...

Page 142: ...rames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten...

Page 143: ...rames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten...

Page 144: ...rames from digital video clips and then save them as graphic files Enhance your web page send family and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper The possibilities are endless PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten...

Page 145: ...y are located on the front and back of your system To connect an i LINK IEEE 1394 device Use the symbol to locate the i link connector Plug the i LINK device into this connector See the manual that came with your i LINK IEEE 1394 equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it Page 145 ...

Page 146: ...tep you can restart the computer by pressing CTRL ALT DELETE or press the power switch for more than six seconds Pressing CTRL ALT DELETE may result in losing changes made to files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Close the application that is currently locked up by pressing ALT F4 Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See For An...

Page 147: ...lume level If the program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the application in the audio Mixer and in Windows If you connected headphones to the computer you will not hear sound from the speakers My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flexTM technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed includi...

Page 148: ...puter See Shutting Down Your Computer for details o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back side of the mouse o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket o Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use To set up ...

Page 149: ... the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with ...

Page 150: ...The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatica...

Page 151: ...erica Online America Online America Online is the world s most popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT T WorldNet Service AT T Fast reliable Internet access from AT T WorldNet Service AT T WorldNet Service provides w...

Page 152: ...s a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Encarta 99 Encyclopedia Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia combines current comprehensive content with up to date multimedia technology providing users with unique engaging learning experiences With the 1999 edition Encarta provides a wealth of information resources and unique interactive features M...

Page 153: ...hat support the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINKTM cable not included with all models to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You c...

Page 154: ...corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Page 154 ...

Page 155: ...erica Online America Online America Online is the world s most popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT T WorldNet Service AT T Fast reliable Internet access from AT T WorldNet Service AT T WorldNet Service provides w...

Page 156: ...s a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Encarta 99 Encyclopedia Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia combines current comprehensive content with up to date multimedia technology providing users with unique engaging learning experiences With the 1999 edition Encarta provides a wealth of information resources and unique interactive features M...

Page 157: ...hat support the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINKTM cable not included with all models to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You c...

Page 158: ...corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Page 158 ...

Page 159: ...ompuserve com phone 800 848 8990 EarthLink Sprint TotalAccessTM EarthLink Network Inc website http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Easy Internet Access Encompass Inc website http www encmpss com phone800 927 3000 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McAfee s VirusScan McAfee Inc website http support mcafee com phone408...

Page 160: ... 556 2060 e mailsupport surfmonkey com hours 9 AM 10 PM PT every day WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation website http www symantec com techsupp phone800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Windows 98 Operating System Works Money Encarta Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation website http www microsoft com support phone888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 1 hour...

Page 161: ...ompuserve com phone 800 848 8990 EarthLink Sprint TotalAccessTM EarthLink Network Inc website http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Easy Internet Access Encompass Inc website http www encmpss com phone800 927 3000 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McAfee s VirusScan McAfee Inc website http support mcafee com phone408...

Page 162: ... 556 2060 e mailsupport surfmonkey com hours 9 AM 10 PM PT every day WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation website http www symantec com techsupp phone800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Windows 98 Operating System Works Money Encarta Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation website http www microsoft com support phone888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 1 hour...

Page 163: ...e Reads DVD data from 2 5X to 6X variable transfer rate 1 CD ROM Drive 32X CD ROM drive max 2 Modem K56flex technology V 90 compatible data fax modem3 Expansion Capabilities 5 Bay and HDD Bay 5 Bay and HDD Bay HDD Bay Connection Capabilities Front USB port i LINKTM port 4 pin USB port i LINKTM port 4 pin USB port i LINKTM port 4 pin Connection Capabilities Rear USB port PS 2 2 VGA Monitor port Ser...

Page 164: ... s Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 17X 2550 kbytes s 2 Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 14X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbyt...

Page 165: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 166: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 167: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 168: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 168 ...

Page 169: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 170: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 171: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 172: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 172 ...

Page 173: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 174: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 175: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 176: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 176 ...

Page 177: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 178: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 179: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 180: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 180 ...

Page 181: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 182: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 183: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 184: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 184 ...

Page 185: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 186: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 187: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 188: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 188 ...

Page 189: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 190: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 191: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 192: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 192 ...

Page 193: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 194: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 195: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 196: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 196 ...

Page 197: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 198: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 199: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 200: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 200 ...

Page 201: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 202: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 203: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 204: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 204 ...

Page 205: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 206: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 207: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 208: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 208 ...

Page 209: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 210: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 211: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 212: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 212 ...

Page 213: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 214: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 215: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 216: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 216 ...

Page 217: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 218: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 219: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 220: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 220 ...

Page 221: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 222: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 223: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 224: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 224 ...

Page 225: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 226: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 227: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 228: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 228 ...

Page 229: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 230: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 231: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 232: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 232 ...

Page 233: ... a week 24 hours a day Prodigy Communications Corporation 800 PRODIGY 7 AM 3 AM ET Intuit Inc 900 555 4688 7 days a week 24 hours a day MediaLive Inc 408 556 2060 9 AM 10 PM PT everyday Symantec Corporation 800 798 0850 LucasArts Entertainment Company 415 507 4545 M F 8 30 AM 4 30 PM PT My CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on If the Eject button does no...

Page 234: ... the PS 2 connector on the back of the system unit There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps o Turn off your computer o Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring that covers the mouse ball counter clockwise o Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand o Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt o...

Page 235: ...OM drive lens with a CD ROM cleaner I need to set up faxing in Windows 98 Windows 98 does not provide a built in fax utility Sony has included the Symantec WinFax Basic Edition for your faxing needs To set up WinFax Basic click the Start button point to Programs and select Configure WinFax Basic Edition Follow the on screen instructions to configure the fax utility Note that if you use America Onl...

Page 236: ...t CD Player When you insert a music CD the Sony Media BarTM automatically launches to play your CD When the Sony Media Bar is running the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to the CD Close Media Bar to use the Microsoft CD Player If you do not hear any music check all your volume controls Page 236 ...

Page 237: ...c Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Page 237 ...

Page 238: ...and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Read Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide before upgrading your Sony computer Always switch the power off before you open the system or connect your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives a...

Page 239: ...ove the cover 1 Press the two tabs on the right side of the rear frame 2 Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from left to right 3 Remove the screws from the center top the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the metal back plate 4 Lift the three sided outer panel by pulling up on the large tab extending from the top rear Lift the outer panel up over the unit and set it ...

Page 240: ... Notes on Use in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the cover as described in Removing the Cover 4 Locate one of the available expansion slots Remove the screw and then remove the slot cover 5 Install the add in board by plugging it into the expansion slot ...

Page 241: ...remove any cables add in cards or other components to access the DIMM sockets 5 Handle the DIMM only by the edges and remove it from its anti static package 6 Locate the keys on the bottom edge of the DIMM 7 Align the DIMM over the socket To avoid damaging the DIMM socket move the DIMM socket tabs slightly outward to relieve pressure The DIMM should then click easily into place 7 8 Firmly insert t...

Page 242: ...other components to access the lithium battery 5 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus side up There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly You must replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery Discard used batteries according to the instructions in the VAIO Consumer Information Guide 5 6 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws...

Page 243: ...wnload the Reference Manual from the Sony web site at http www sony com pcsupport Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord 1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave see your drive s documentation for configuration instructions 2 Remove the cover as described in Removing t...

Page 244: ...ve holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide it back Be sure to align the slots on the drive holder with the tabs on the inside of the chassis Be sure to slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notch at the bottom of the slot 10 Replace the screws that secure the holder to the chassis 11 Replace the cover and reinstall the screws as described in Replacing the Cove...

Page 245: ...to the lips on the unit 2 Replace the three screws at the center top lower left corner and lower right corner of the metal back plate 3 Replace the frame by inserting the three small tabs into the slots on the left side of the unit and slipping the two larger tabs into the slots on the right side of the unit Gently press the frame until it clicks into place Page 245 ...

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